John Smoltz #29
St. Louis Cardinals
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- B/T: R/R
- 6' 3"/220
- John Andrew Smoltz
- Status: Free Agent
- Born: 5/15/1967 in Warren, MI
- Draft: 1985, Detroit Tigers, Round: 22, Overall Pick: 574
- High School: Waverly, Lansing, MI
- MLB Debut: 7/23/1988
- Hall of Fame: 2015
- Relationship(s): cousin of Charlie Gehringer
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 40 | 11-7 | 2.67 | 205.2 | 188 | 1.04 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 723 | 213-155 | 3.33 | 3473.0 | 3084 | 1.18 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 21 | .095 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .317 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 948 | .159 | 5 | 61 | 3 | .433 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiLB Career Stats | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .095 | .174 | .317 |
| MLB Career Stats | 948 | 77 | 151 | 5 | 61 | 3 | .159 | .226 | .433 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiLB Career Stats | 11 | 7 | 2.67 | 40 | 35 | 0 | 205.2 | 188 | 1.04 |
| MLB Career Stats | 213 | 155 | 3.33 | 723 | 481 | 154 | 3473.0 | 3084 | 1.18 |
Latest Transactions
| Team | Date | Transaction |
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November 5, 2009 | RHP John Smoltz elected free agency. |
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August 20, 2009 | RHP John Smoltz assigned to St. Louis Cardinals. |
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August 19, 2009 | St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent RHP John Smoltz. |
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August 7, 2009 | Boston Red Sox designated RHP John Smoltz for assignment. |
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June 25, 2009 | Boston Red Sox activated RHP John Smoltz from the 15-day disabled list. |
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June 5, 2009 | John Smoltz assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox from Greenville Drive. |
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May 31, 2009 | John Smoltz assigned to Greenville Drive from Portland Sea Dogs. |
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May 25, 2009 | Greenville Drive sent RHP John Smoltz on a rehab assignment to Portland Sea Dogs. |
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May 21, 2009 | John Smoltz assigned to Greenville Drive from Boston Red Sox. |
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April 4, 2009 | Boston Red Sox placed RHP John Smoltz on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27, 2009. |
Awards
NL All-Star
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 1992 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 1993 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 1996 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 2002 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 2003 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 2005 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 2007 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
NLCS MVP
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
World Series Championship
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
NL Pitcher of the Month
| Month | ||
|---|---|---|
| 04/1996 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 05/1996 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 04/1999 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
NL Cy Young
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
MLB Players Choice NL Outstanding Pitcher
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
NL Player of the Week
| Week | ||
|---|---|---|
| 08/09/1997 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 08/01/2004 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 06/26/2005 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
NL Silver Slugger
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
NL Relief Man Award
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
MLB Players Choice Man of the Year
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 2003 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
MLB Players Choice NL Comeback Player
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
Closer of the Year - MLB.com Awards
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
Lou Gehrig Award
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
Roberto Clemente Award
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
Uniform number retired
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
Hall Of Fame
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
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League Rankings
Strikeouts
| SO | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 197 | in NL |
| 2006 | 211 | in NL |
| 2005 | 169 | in NL |
| 1999 | 156 | in NL |
| 1999 | 7 | in SOU |
| 1998 | 173 | in NL |
| 1998 | 16 | in SOU |
| 1998 | 14 | in SAL |
| 1998 | 30 | in |
| 1997 | 241 | in NL |
| 1996 | 276 | in NL |
| 1995 | 193 | in NL |
| 1994 | 113 | in NL |
| 1993 | 208 | in NL |
| 1992 | 215 | in NL |
| 1991 | 148 | in NL |
| 1990 | 170 | in NL |
| 1989 | 168 | in NL |
At Bats
| AB | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 786 | in NL |
| 2006 | 882 | in NL |
| 2005 | 864 | in NL |
| 1997 | 966 | in NL |
| 1996 | 922 | in NL |
| 1995 | 714 | in NL |
| 1993 | 905 | in NL |
| 1992 | 921 | in NL |
| 1991 | 849 | in NL |
| 1990 | 858 | in NL |
| 1989 | 756 | in NL |
Innings Pitched
| IP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 205.2 | in NL |
| 2006 | 232.0 | in NL |
| 2005 | 229.2 | in NL |
| 1997 | 256.0 | in NL |
| 1996 | 253.2 | in NL |
| 1995 | 192.2 | in NL |
| 1993 | 243.2 | in NL |
| 1992 | 246.2 | in NL |
| 1991 | 229.2 | in NL |
| 1990 | 231.1 | in NL |
| 1989 | 208.0 | in NL |
Wins
| Wins | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 14 | in NL |
| 2006 | 16 | in NL |
| 2005 | 14 | in NL |
| 1998 | 17 | in NL |
| 1998 | 0 | in SOU |
| 1998 | 0 | in SAL |
| 1998 | 0 | in |
| 1997 | 15 | in NL |
| 1996 | 24 | in NL |
| 1995 | 12 | in NL |
| 1993 | 15 | in NL |
| 1992 | 15 | in NL |
| 1991 | 14 | in NL |
| 1990 | 14 | in NL |
| 1989 | 12 | in NL |
Losses
| Losses | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 12 | in NL |
| 1994 | 10 | in NL |
| 1993 | 11 | in NL |
| 1992 | 12 | in NL |
| 1991 | 13 | in NL |
| 1990 | 11 | in NL |
| 1989 | 11 | in NL |
Runs
| R | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 97 | in NL |
| 1994 | 69 | in NL |
| 1993 | 104 | in NL |
| 1992 | 90 | in NL |
| 1991 | 101 | in NL |
| 1990 | 109 | in NL |
Triples
| 3B | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7 | in NL |
| 1998 | in SOU | |
| 1998 | in SAL | |
| 1998 | in | |
| 1993 | 6 | in NL |
| 1992 | 5 | in NL |
| 1991 | 7 | in NL |
| 1990 | 5 | in NL |
Home Runs
| HR | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 23 | in NL |
| 1997 | 21 | in NL |
| 1994 | 15 | in NL |
| 1993 | 23 | in NL |
| 1992 | 17 | in NL |
| 1991 | 16 | in NL |
| 1990 | 20 | in NL |
Hits
| H | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 221 | in NL |
| 2005 | 210 | in NL |
| 1997 | 234 | in NL |
| 1996 | 199 | in NL |
| 1995 | 166 | in NL |
| 1993 | 208 | in NL |
| 1992 | 206 | in NL |
| 1991 | 206 | in NL |
| 1990 | 206 | in NL |
Total Bases
| TB | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 347 | in NL |
| 1997 | 347 | in NL |
| 1993 | 334 | in NL |
| 1992 | 306 | in NL |
| 1991 | 306 | in NL |
| 1990 | 307 | in NL |
Doubles
| 2B | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 49 | in NL |
| 2005 | 44 | in NL |
| 1999 | 39 | in NL |
| 1999 | in SOU | |
| 1997 | 42 | in NL |
| 1996 | 45 | in NL |
| 1995 | 32 | in NL |
| 1993 | 45 | in NL |
| 1992 | 39 | in NL |
| 1991 | 38 | in NL |
Hit By Pitch
| HBP | ||
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| 2006 | 9 | in NL |
| 1993 | 6 | in NL |
| 1992 | 5 | in NL |
Games Played
| BP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 73 | in NL |
| 2002 | 75 | in NL |
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